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  1. HerbieFan
    I really think that every time he takes off, Rocco worries about injury. He may get 15-20 when the opportunity is too good to pass up but there's no way they risk injury on the bases.
  2. HerbieFan
    Size and athleticism to play 1B or LF. If he gets back to hitting, I have no doubt there is a position he could excel at defensively.
  3. HerbieFan
    Here's what I'd like to see. Let Paddock make 12-14 starts and pitch 60-70 innings before he inevitably gets hurt. Manage Festa's innings at AAA. When Paddock goes down, Festa replaces him for good. Paddock goes on IL for who knows how long and when he comes back put him in the bullpen to replace Stewart, who will likely be out by then. It seems like the only path to getting something for your $7.5 million.
  4. HerbieFan
    Given the mid-market that is the Twin Cities, simply spending more has never been the issue for me. It's how tone-deaf the Pohlads have been in regards to their fan base. They simply are not baseball fans, they are businessmen. The time after the playoffs in 2023 when ownership comes out and says they're cutting payroll is, in a nutshell, what is wrong with their ownership. No one expects them to overspend on a yearly basis, but you have to strike when the iron is hot in baseball. Hitting the gas pedal when the winning window is open would go a LONG way toward engaging their long-suffering fans.
  5. HerbieFan
    I like these no-risk, potential upside MiLB signings. Always worth a flier.
  6. HerbieFan
    Bischoff and Canterino are REALLY interesting future bullpen arms for me...
  7. HerbieFan
    The pitching pipeline is full....which is really exciting. Pitching is the most expensive/overpaid position in free agency, so hopefully they won't have to dip into that much, if at all. Now....about the organization's complete inability to develop catching depth. Or maybe a quality 1B? Nitpicking I know....
  8. HerbieFan
    If I were a betting man...which I'm not....Brooks Lee goes to AAA and waits for an injury at 2B, SS or 3B. Gives him some time to get off to a good start offensively and play all 3 positions for the Saints. Allows him to play everyday and be ready to play full-time when the opportunity presents itself with the big club.
  9. HerbieFan
    Gotta love the depth. A lot riding on health of Lopez, Ober, Ryan, Duran, Jax. Those guys will be the anchors. We know injuries will provide plenty of opportunities for Festa and Matthews. The St. Paul Shuttle should allow innings for whichever relievers don't make the initial 26-man.
  10. HerbieFan
    Well said...
  11. HerbieFan
    ....all that said, I'm really excited about this kid's future. Love the speed and offensive profile.
  12. HerbieFan
    Another young guy being asked to play about 17 different positions and not getting enough reps to be good at any of them. I get the man-crush is for "flexibility". But for defensive purposes, I wish the organization would allow these kids to actually work at a position or two. The Twins were a poor defensive team last year.....it may not be the only reason, but I can't help but wonder if this "master of none" approach to establishing positions for players is at least part of the reason.
  13. HerbieFan
    I thought they should've had him playing just LF and 2B in St.Paul. Those seem to be the only positions where his skill set is best suited. Not a great arm. Speed. Hit hitting is more of a 2B prototype than anything. Baseball is SO much about reps....I'm really hoping if they maybe narrow down his positions and get him more reps at those positions his athleticism will start to show out more.
  14. HerbieFan
    Well, he hasn't really been "good" anywhere defensively to this point. To answer the question in the article title...Hope I'm wrong, but I doubt it.
  15. HerbieFan
    Starting pitcher prospects seem like darts. The more you have to throw, the more likely you are to hit a bullseye. If Langenberg profiles similarly to the other guys mentioned here, that's awesome. The more solid prospects we have, the more likely Twins are to be able to fill out a rotation without having to spend big in FA or trade prospects for the Tyler Mahles of the world.
  16. HerbieFan
    Seems like as players have gotten bigger and. stronger.....they also get hurt more often. Maybe if Royce allows himself to just be athletic again, rather than bulking up, he can stay healthier.
  17. HerbieFan
    I wonder if the lack of chatter on Brooks Lee is to just take any pressure off the kid. Drafted as a SS. Played SS in college....seems like a transition to 2B should work defensively? Would take some work, but Castro's greatest value is his defensive versatility. Playing him Castro at 2B seems to negate most of that. Here's hoping Lee forces his way onto the 26-man with a great spring.
  18. HerbieFan
    I think by the end of the year, SWR and Festa both make a lot more starts than Paddock. It's a long season...Paddock will be in the rotation to start the year. Festa will be in St.Paul IMO. That's fine...he'll get plenty of opportunities once injuries start to set in.
  19. HerbieFan
    We all know it. I think the FO knows it. I think Rocco knows it. Seems like Louie has been resistant to coming around to it. HE BELONGS IN THE BULLPEN. When I see what the organization has done with guys like Jax, Duran, now Cole Sands, I'm excited to see what they can do with Varland. He just needs to buy in. As for a spot, Stewart will be on IL by end of April. Not sure best strategy wouldn't be to just keep Stewart on ice until Sept/October?
  20. HerbieFan
    See....now THAT's funny!!
  21. HerbieFan
    I'll believe it when I see it.....we all know the ridiculous lengths Rocco will go to play matchups and platoon.
  22. HerbieFan
    Festa, Zebby, Raya, Lewis, Morris....an exciting young rotation at St.Paul!
  23. HerbieFan
    100% agree. He maybe gets a little work at 3B. I just wish they'd commit to him as a 1B and give him the time to work at it....whether that's with the big club or in St.Paul
  24. HerbieFan
    Miranda's only possible future defensive position is 1B. If Rocco thinks this guy is going to play a lot of first base, they may as well send Miranda to St.Paul and let him play first every dang day.
  25. HerbieFan
    Don't think he's ever an "ace". But, man would 28 starts of what we saw last year by awesome!
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